Fayette County, West Virginia Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Fayette County, West Virginia Electricity Overview
Roughly 100.00% of the county's electricity comes from hydroelectric power facilities, ranking them 81st county out of 3230 counties in the United States for total hydroelectric production.
Fayette County produces 10.87 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 11 highest county out of 55 counties for production per capita in West Virginia.
Over 100.00% of Fayette County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuels, putting Fayette County at 439th in the US for renewable electricity generation.
Fayette County is ranked as the 935th largest consumer of electricity out of 3230 counties in the nation with 751,108.9 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.
The largest supplier in Fayette County by megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
Fayette County's average residential electricity rate is 16.37 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 1.42% more than the national average price of 16.14 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
751,109 MWh
Consumption per Capita
18.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
446,431 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
446,431 MWh
Production per Capita
10.87 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
264,118,473 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,433.13 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Oak Hill
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Oak Hill Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024
18¢ per kWh
- 2.9% higher than last month
- 5.17% higher than May last year
- 12.65% higher than the West Virginia average
- 9.16% higher than the US average
- 382nd in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 45 since May last year
- 23,799th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 871 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,733 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.61¢ per kWh
- 0.45% higher than last month
- 4% higher than May last year
- 15.19% higher than the West Virginia average
- 2.86% higher than the US average
- 427th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 22,078th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 103 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,672 since May last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024
$154.76 per month
- 8.01% higher than last month
- 9.14% higher than May last year
- 22.51% higher than the West Virginia average
- 24.59% higher than the US average
- 439th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 27,894th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has increased by 856 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 151 since May last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$176.31 per month
- 0.62% higher than last month
- 1.31% higher than May last year
- 22.21% higher than the West Virginia average
- 28.95% higher than the US average
- 439th in the state out of 439 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since May last year
- 30,058th in the US out of 31,747 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 492 since May last year
Oak Hill, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Oak Hill's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 16.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.19% more than the average state rate of 14.42 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.81 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 394.74 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
Roughly 130,490,344.1 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Oak Hill because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 15,859.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Oak Hill has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oak Hill
Oak Hill residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oak Hill, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.37 | 176.36 | 4,520,370 | 740,113,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Oak Hill, West Virginia include: 25901, 25840, 25917, 25879
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Fayetteville, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Fayetteville's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 16.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.19% more than the average state rate of 14.42 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.81 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 394.74 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
Roughly 45,706,510.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Fayetteville because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 15,859.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Fayetteville has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fayetteville
Fayetteville residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fayetteville, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.37 | 176.36 | 4,520,370 | 740,113,000 |
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Montgomery, WV Electricity Overview
On average, Montgomery's inhabitants purchase residential electricity for 16.61 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.19% more than the average state rate of 14.42 cents. Customers in the city are faced with 1.81 electrical outages per year, with outages lasting about 394.74 minutes on average. The national averages for outages and duration are 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes each. The largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Appalachian Power Company.
Roughly 26,120,271.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released a year in Montgomery because of electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 15,859.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The electricity used in Montgomery has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power generation sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Montgomery
Montgomery residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Montgomery, West Virginia
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | BUNDLED | 16.37 | 176.36 | 4,520,370 | 740,113,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Montgomery, West Virginia include: 25136, 25110, 25126, 25156
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Electricity Production in Fayette County, West Virginia
Power Plants in Fayette County, West Virginia
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hawks Nest HydroTerraForm Power (100.00%) | Fayette County | WV | Conventional Hydroelectric | 435,164 | ||||
Glen Ferris HydroBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Glen Ferris CDP | WV | Conventional Hydroelectric | 11,267 |
Fayette County, West Virginia Details
Releasing 264,118,472.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Fayette County is the 33rd worst out of 55 counties in West Virginia for total pollution from electricity use. More importantly, the county averages 6,433.13 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. About 100.00% of Fayette County's electricity is generated using Conventional Hydroelectric. Fayette County is home to 2 electricity producing plants, which is the 4th highest number of plants within a county in West Virginia.
Providers In Each City in Fayette County:
- Ansted, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Fayetteville, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Gauley Bridge, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Meadow Bridge, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Montgomery, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Oak Hill, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Pax, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Smithers, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
- Thurmond, West Virginia:
- Appalachian Power Company: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity companies offer service in Fayette County, West Virginia?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian Power Company | 32,698 |
How many power plants are within Fayette County, West Virginia?
Fayette County, West Virginia has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Fayette County, West Virginia?
By total customer count, Appalachian Power Company is the largest electricity supplier in Fayette County, West Virginia.
